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Voip global phones

Igel takes Jabber voice and video calls to the thin client

Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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cisco
Igel's thin clients now support Cisco's VXME, enhancing virtual desktops with high-quality voice and video call capabilities.
Michael mckinnon avg

Resellers must evolve into MSPs or risk dying in wake of IoT

Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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iot
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partner programmes
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avg technologies
The internet of things is increasing the need for resellers to transform themselves into managed service providers says AVG's Michael McKinnon.
Dell logo office

Channel director back on board at Dell

Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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network infrastructure
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distributors
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dell technologies
Dell has filled the ANZ channel director position, vacant for several months, with Geoff Wright appointed to the role.
Smb

Online security causing pause for thought for SMBs

Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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myob
Online security is causing concern for Kiwi SMBs, but UFB uptake is rising and SMBsare reaping the financial rewards of online presence.
Support

Distribution Central wins Palo Alto elite support centre status

Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Distribution Central elevates its status to become the first ANZ Palo Alto elite support centre, rewarding its hefty investment in tech expertise.
Anthony toope harsh crop

Fuji Xerox pushes services stream with new printers

Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Fuji Xerox Printers launches new range of printers which it says will enable resellers to tap into a higher level of revenue and ongoing profit stream.
Rabbit with carrot

Industry groups off-chorus on ComCom delays

Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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chorus
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commerce commission
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internetnz
Acting in haste in ComCom's wholesale broadband pricing decision could leave 'the rabbit in charge of the carrot patch'.
Lake wanaka

Wanaka: Not part of UFB project, but still fibred up

Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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uc
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government
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fibre
Wanaka isn't included in the Government's ultrafast broadband project, but the town's CBD is nonetheless now fibred.
Hotelquickly

HotelQuickly brings last minute bookings to NZ

Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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apps
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hotels
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partners
HotelQuickly eyes Kiwi dominance, targets 100k NZ users as its on-demand booking app hits local shores with top hotel deals.
Au dollars

Increased rebates and incentives as Lenovo seeks accelerated growth

Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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partner programmes
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lenovo
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rebate
Lenovo boosts channel incentives in a strategic push for growth, offering lucrative rebates and support for partner recruitment.
Unnamed

Increased rebates and funded heads in new Lenovo programme

Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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lenovo
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rebate
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partners
Lenovo ramps up NZ partner support with higher rebate offers and funded heads scheme in a revamped channel programme.
Postr pic

Postr adds news, deals and weather to lock screen offering

Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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postr
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technology gifts
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android
Kiwi start-up Postr adds news, weather, and deals to its Android lock screen app, partnering with the NZ Herald, GrabOne, and MetService for customised content.
Data overload

Business leaders admit 'we're not ready for digital future'

Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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cloud services
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emc
Data is becoming the centre of everything, but the majority of businesses don't know how to harness that data.
Rural internet

Rural connectivity under microscope at Wellington symposium

Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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uc
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tuanz
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rural broadband initiative
Service providers and rural users will have their chance to help shape the future of rural connectivity at a Rural Connectivity Symposium in Wellingto.
Global mode gun

Shots continue in global mode fracas

Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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lightbox
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global mode
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tvnz
Global Mode developer BNSL is calling for a declaratory judgement in the global mode fracas, but says it will defend any action.
Deal

Second distie coming for Pure Storage

Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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storage
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converged infrastructure
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pure storage
Pure Storage set to unveil a second distributor, expanding access to Australian and NZ markets with a fresh channel-focused strategy.
Dickerdata logo for site 1

Dicker Data unveils new look

Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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express data
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dicker data
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distributors
Dicker Data unveils new logo to mark its evolution post-Express Data acquisition, symbolising growth into cloud and software distribution markets.
Dickerdata logo for site

Dicker Data NZ inks Toshiba deal; begins rebrand

Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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express data
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dicker data
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toshiba
Dicker Data secures Toshiba distribution rights in New Zealand, embarks on a comprehensive rebranding venture.
Buildings

IoT and smart cities opening doors for resellers

Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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smart cities
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iot
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allied telesys
Smart city tech unlocks vast new markets for resellers, says Allied Telesis' Scott Penno, spotlighting a shift toward integrated urban solutions.
Www

Managed WordPress hosting: What is it and why use it?

Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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edge computing
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martech
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software development
Adding security, performance, upgrades and professional support, Managed WordPress Hosting is gaining popularity. And there's a Kiwi option too.